75 First Brake Job - Video?
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75 First Brake Job - Video?
I'm tackling my first brake job on my 1975 convertible. Only 50,000 orig. miles, so very likely has original rotors. Can someone direct me to a very good step-by-step site or video? The youtube video I saw said the rotors were rivetted to hubs and had to be drilled out. Holy smokes is that true? As far as I can tell, there should be no problems with calipers as it stops straight and there's no leaks. Just want to replace rotors and pads myself to save some money. Thanks!
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rusty edges
My 1968 and 1970 original owner Corvettes with original rivetted factory rotors are rusty around the edges, brake performance not affected with this. Wire brushing is okay if you want to do it.
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From: coon rapids mn
make sure to bleed the brake fluid .if the rotors don't have any groves ,you can scuff up the rotor surface with a 3M stripping wheel.you just remove the caliper to get the inside of the rotor .check all of you rubber brake lines for any cracking .
